Troy man killed by a falling tree

Troy, IL – 64 year old Daryl O’Leary died after being hit by a falling tree. According to his wife, O’Leary was cutting down a tree in his back yard when it fell in an unexpected direction. The tree fell on top of him, striking him with a large branch. When firefighters arrived they were able to lift the tree and free O’Leary. He was transported to Memorial Hospital East with serious injuries where he later died.